Author: Julian Wyllie
WNET Group CEO Neal Shapiro to retire this year, move to fundraising role
The network has expanded its reach and launched new programming during Shapiro’s tenure.CPB grants $2.9M to American Public Television for distributing local programs nationwide
The funds will help stations that have not historically distributed programs nationally.Comings and goings: John Yang will leave PBS News, Scott resigns from PTMMG …
Yang is leaving PBS News at the end of the month.Arkansas TV, PBS dispute accounts of decision to end membership
Correspondence shared with Current reveals conflicting accounts over notice requirements and whether the decision blindsided PBS.Comings and goings: Kaplan resigns from CPB board, PRX appoints sales SVP …
Diane Kaplan, who joined CPB’s board in 2022, resigned from her seat.Comings and goings: WXXI hires CMO, ITVS announces promotions …
Kevin Kalvitis was named CMO of WXXI.In letter to commission, PBS expresses hope that Arkansas TV will reverse decision on cutting ...
SVP of Station Services Susi Elkins said PBS was shocked to learn that the Arkansas Educational Television Commission would drop its programming.Press Forward awards $2.7M in grants to coalitions of local stations
The grants will support public media organizations in seven states and regions, including Alaska and Central Appalachia.WETA rolls out two programs to replace ‘PBS News Weekend’
One program will cover international affairs, and the other will focus on science, technology and health.WSRE Foundation files lawsuit against college licensee for control of donor funds
The lawsuit may determine not only control of foundation money but also whether PBS programming will continue on the station beyond 2026.Comings and goings: ‘Fresh Air’ co-EP Danny Miller to retire, Houston Public Media appoints station ...
Danny Miller, co-EP of WHYY's Fresh Air, is retiring.Arkansas PBS to drop PBS, rebrand as Arkansas TV
The Arkansas Educational Television Commission voted 6-2 Thursday to drop PBS programming next summer.Charles Sydnor, historian who led Virginia’s VPM network as president, dies at 82
“He was a brilliant and captivating storyteller with an enormous heart,” said VPM President Jayme Swain.Comings and goings: Software exec Jo Lambert elected chair of NPR board, SVP leaves CPB ...
Lambert, COO of Olo, succeeds KCRW’s Jennifer Ferro as NPR board chair.
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